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New roof snagging in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Chesham Bois, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Chesham Bois is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Chesham Bois: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. Common reasons to book are tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Around Chesham Bois, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Chesham Bois
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Chenies Manor House about 3.2 miles east, Chesham Bois sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Amersham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Chesham Bois and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Chesham Bois and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in HP6 and HP5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chesham Bois include Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Chesham Bois
We work in homes and buildings around Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Boot and Slipper pub and Home Tuition Service and the streets around them. Chesham Bois’s nearest station is Amersham station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Chesham Bois includes Sands Bank.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Chesham Bois questions
How do I find out if my home in Chesham Bois is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Chesham Bois in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chesham Bois as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
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Do you need new roof snagging in Chesham Bois?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Leonard, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Useful tips for Chesham Bois property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.